The Boston Bruins may go down as the greatest regular season NHL team ever but only twice in the salary-cap era has the Presidents' Trophy winner gone on to lift the Stanley Cup. Julian, Sam, Omar and Avry also discuss the Western Conference wild card race, the prospect on an in-season NHL tournament, and ask if NHL stars be activists, role models or just athletes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 6 min
The Boston Bruins are on course for franchise record wins and points totals, leading some to consider them one of the greatest regular-season wins of all time but which Eastern Conference rival will be the most dangerous in the Stanley Cup Playoffs? On this week's episode of Zone Time, Julian, Sam, Omar and Avry also ask if Erik Karlsson deserves to win the Norris Trophy and reveal the preseason NHL predictions they got wrong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 28, 2023•58 min
The Calgary Flames are hanging onto hopes of securing a Western Conference wild card spot despite a season that has failed dramatically to meet expectations. Julian and the Zone Time crew wonder if the Flames can find a way to salvage things down the NHL run-in despite themselves. They also discuss why the Golden Knights should be feared by any Western Conference Stanley Cup contender, despite goaltending inconsistency and question if playing for pride could cost the Vancouver Canucks dear when ...
Mar 22, 2023•45 min
The Eastern Conference Wild Card race is heating up as numerous teams vie for a spot in the NHL playoffs. With goaltender Ilya Sorokin performing at a Vezina level, the New York Islanders play a style of hockey that can cause problems for any opposition and might be the team the Presidents Trophy-elect Boston Bruins fear facing the most in the first round. On this week's episode, Julian asks the Zone Time crew which rule change they would advocate for if they were an NHL general manager in Flori...
Mar 14, 2023•52 min
The Maple Leafs lost two out of three on a Western Canada road trip and Toronto fans are not happy with the performances. To make things worse, trade deadline acquisition Ryan O'Reilly is out indefinitely with a broken finger, while John Tavares will miss Tuesday's game in New Jersey. The Leafs are locked in a playoff spot but some of their key players are playing below standard, notably defenceman Morgan Rielly. On the latest episode of Zone Time, Julian asks Omar and crew if the panic within t...
Mar 07, 2023•58 min
As the Eastern Conference contenders load up for the playoffs, Julian and the Zone Time crew ask what a first-round pick is really worth. They also wonder why things are so quiet in the Western Conference ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Patrick Kane's best days may be behind him but the 34-year-old is a three-time Stanley Cup champion and remains a powerful offensive weapon. Kane is in the final season of the eight-year, $84 million contract but his no-movement clause, and his questionable defence may be dissuading teams from making Chicago an offer. On the latest episode of Zone Time, Julian and crew also ask if 'trade-related' scratches such as Jakob Chychrun impact a player's market value and discuss the implication of the M...
Feb 21, 2023•47 min
The Edmonton Oilers would have to send at least one of their talented young defencemen plus draft picks to the San Jose Sharks if they hope to add Erik Karlsson to a win-now roster. Reports suggest that Oilers' stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are keen for the team to trade for a puck-moving defenceman like Karlsson or Jakob Chychrun, even if it shortens their window of contention to the next couple of years. On this week's episode of Zone Time, Julian is joined by Omar, Avry and Arun to ...
Feb 14, 2023•53 min
With less than a month before the NHL trade deadline, the Zone Time crew discuss the players on this year's market that teams should be wary of, and lessons learned about overpaying for playoff-type players. They also share their discontent at All-Star Weekend, react to Sidney Crosby's comments about the playoff format and decide if Bo Horvat's extension in New York will be worth it for the Islanders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 07, 2023•38 min
New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello said he would take responsibility for his team's struggles and he made a blockbuster move, acquiring Vancouver Canucks captain Bo Horvat in exchange for forwards Anthony Beauvillier and Aatu Räty, plus a protected 2023 first-round draft pick. On this week's edition of Zone Time, Julian and crew discuss the implications of such a huge deal coming so early ahead of the March 3 deadline, including what it means for other team's and trade value. Does...
Jan 31, 2023•54 min
Bruce Boudreau is gone, Rick Tocchet arrives to a chorus of boos. On the latest episode of Zone Time, Sam Chang describes the fallout as the bleakest moment Vancouver Canuck's history. Julian and crew also ask is Darryl Sutter's style becoming outdated and do NHL free agents like Johnny Gaudreau have a responsibility to fans? They also discuss the small matter of the Boston Bruins remaining on course to become the greatest regular-season team ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Jan 25, 2023•56 min
In a strange press conference, Canucks President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford refused to give head coach Bruce Boudreau his full support. Following months of instability and rumours, Boudreau should consider quitting his post before his inevitable firing. On the latest episode of Zone Time, Julian and the crew also ask how much Cole Caufield is worth to the Montreal Canadiens. They discuss Connor McDavid's socks and his views on shootouts, and Omar starts the long road towards a first-rou...
Jan 17, 2023•49 min
Connor McDavid is on pace to be the first player with a 150-point season since Mario Lemieux tallied 161 in 1995-96 but the overall flawed Edmonton Oilers also look destined to miss the playoffs. Meanwhile, at the midway point of the 2022-23 NHL season, the Boston Bruins lead the list of Stanley Cup contenders with 68 points through 40 games. Remarkably, the Bruins are still icing multiple players from their 2011 championship team. On this week's episode, Julian and the crew also discuss: Why th...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Nazem Kadri featured highly in many people's favourite hockey moments of 2022, from Jordan Binnington's bottle throw to Kadri first comments as a Stanley Cup champion. Auston Matthews 60-goal season and Herb Carnegie's induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame also made our list. However, John Scott's outrageous take about Connor McDavid did not make the cut, and Avry explains why it was more than a bad take and how it lifts pressure off Oilers management. Also on the last Zone Time of 2022: Injury...
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 7 min
On this holiday special, Julian asks Sam, Avry and Omar what they would like for their teams this festive season? They also place Cale Makar atop the nice list for waving off a penalty and Gary Bettman on the naughty list for considering an expansion of the regular season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr
What is Gary Bettman's legacy as he marks 30 years in charge and as the NBA renames its MVP award as Michael Jordan Trophy, is time for an NHL rebrand? Julian and crew also discuss #4PackGate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 14, 2022•52 min
If Brock Boeser's time is up in Vancouver, what is he worth to the Canucks or a potential trade partner? Julian and crew also discuss Jordan Binnington's in the NHL and ask if Flames general manager Brad Treliving is deserving of Avry's 'Golden Durag' award. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 06, 2022•41 min
Which NHL teams are showing the worst 'tank awareness' in the race to draft generational talent Connor Bedard? On this week's episode of Zone Time, Julian and crew also ask if John Tortorella is right for once and whether Jason Robertson has a legitimate shot at the Hart Trophy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 29, 2022•42 min
Evgeni Malkin scored in his 1000th NHL game on Sunday as the Penguins topped the Chicago Blackhawks but is the Russian underrated in the pantheon of hockey greats? Julian, Omar, Sam and Avry also discuss playoff bubble teams ahead of the unofficial Thanksgiving barometer and ask if the Kraken were right to send Shane Wright to the AHL on a conditioning stint. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 22, 2022•47 min
The Vancouver Canucks (4-9-3) are currently one of the worst teams in the NHL. Julian is joined by Sam, Omar and Arun to discuss Vancouver's woe, Winnipeg's strong start to the season and find out why Maple Leafs diehard Omar is wearing a Bruins jersey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 15, 2022•52 min
The Zone Time crew react to the Boston Bruins signing and then releasing prospect Mitchell Miller. How did the team not see the backlash coming? Were the Bruins players who spoke out sincere about their concerns? Why did Miller's agent Eustace King decide to work with such a controversial player? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 08, 2022•56 min
In light of the Maple Leafs' recent struggles, there have been calls for head coach Sheldon Keefe or general manager Kyle Dubas to be fired but if the roster and player's performances are the problem, then changing bench bosses won't solve the issue in Toronto. Julian is joined on Zone Time this week by Sam, Arun and Avry, where they also ask if it's time to stop roasting the Coyotes fanbase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 01, 2022•37 min
It's groundhog day for frustrated Canucks fans as expectations of being a contender give way to a winless run to start the NHL season. Julian is joined by Sam, Omar and Arun to ask why ownership and management in Vancouver is so resistant to making long-term plans. They also discuss the biggest surprises of the NHL season so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 25, 2022•41 min
We're only a few games into the new NHL season so is it too soon to be worried about teams like Vancouver, New Jersey and Columbus? Julian and crew also take a hilarious deep dive into the recently published list of most handsome NHL coaches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 18, 2022•43 min
Steve Simmons' take on Akim Aliu was dangerous says Omar on the latest episode of Zone Time but the response from Wayne Simmonds and Nazem Kadri amongst others shows that the Hockey Diversity Alliance is united in its fight to rid hockey of racism. Ahead of the 2022-23 NHL season, the crew also make some early predictions for league MVP, rookie of the year and Stanley Cup finalists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 11, 2022•39 min
The Zone Time crew give their takes on Hockey Canada fumbling everything to do with the investigation against their organization and discuss the below subjects ahead of the 2022-23 NHL season beginning. 24:50 - Who can dethrone the Avs? 33:01 - The best Canadian team 39:19 - Teams that could surprise 41:30 - Which franchises will be most dramatic? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 07, 2022•54 min
Gaudreau and Tkachuk are gone, and in a flash it looks like time for a rebuild in Calgary. Does Johnny hockey owe the Flames anything? Meanwhile, Hockey Canada and its reported 'toxic' culture are facing scrutiny over sexual assault accusations. Julian is joined by Sam, Omar and Avry to discuss the fallout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 26, 2022•48 min
Justin Cuthbert and Julian McKenzie catch up for the final time before taking a few weeks off for the summer. They discuss Johnny Gaudreau's move, the wait on Nazem Kadri and John Klingberg, and how the Atlantic Division might shake down in 2022-23. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Justin Cuthbert breaks down the biggest moves in the first 24 hours of the free agent window, including what the Johnny Gaudreau move says about the teams involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 14, 2022•30 min
On this week's Zone Time, Julian is joined by Justin, Sam and Avry (aka Lil Nas X) to discuss all the fallout from the NHL Draft and impending free agency. Does Shane Wright now have the perfect villain origin story and should he orientate his entire career around destroying the Canadiens? The crew also reflects on what's going on in Chicago and where the biggest NHL free agents might land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 12, 2022•28 min
